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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,425 and 5,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,425 and 5,246 is: 11,348.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425 : 5,246 = 5,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425/5,246 = 5,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425x = 5,246 × 5,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425x = 27,520,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,520,516/2,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,348.67

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